I think its worth playing! jk. Awesome Hollywood!

Wowie Zowie,... very sweet,..

Congratulations !

I sold my kit (just like your's) around 18 years ago for $900 plus ship to a guy in Germany,if that helps...............

I know if they were mine I wouldn't let them go for under $2000, they are real nice! What snare do you have to go with them?

Ahhh... Fifty bucks and where do you live?

Really, wow... sweet, sweet kit...

Nice restore!

I love Mod Orange! Do I still see a touch of lavender in there?! Personally, I wouldn't sell them, BUT I also agree that I wouldn't take less than $2,000. You did a great job with the kit. Enjoy them!

Thanks everybody for the kind words. To be honest, I really think that this kit could be worth 2500-3000. In my opinion. BUT that's just me. I worked really hard at restoring this kit. I also have restored a 64 Gold Sparkle Ludwig 12,14,20 and 12,13,16,24 71 WMP Slingerland. And I currently gig on a 1968 Sky Blue Pear Ludwig. I will have more kits in the future, I am sort of creating a business restoring old kits whether that be just a clean up, or a total restore. I would essentially be selling kits with all original 60's parts and shells and restore badges if I need them.

I know that we all have various opinions about re wraps but hey, I'd rather pay 1500-2000 for a all original 60's kit with new wrap than a C&C (who I happen to know the owner so I'm not slamming them) or pick your own custom company. I don't know, I'm only 26 but I'm really just seeing the vintage kits die and it's killing me. They must be saved! I'm here to save them!

Also if you all wanna see the Sky Blue in action:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1SFflgu20U[/ame]

Thanks again!

Thanks for posting the video and sharing your kit! I applaud the fact that you love all those vintage kits. My opinion, and shared by someone well versed in the vintage market, is that, unfortunately, vintage drums, and the vintage drum market, are on the decline. I can't believe I said that, but I have to admit that I see the writing on the wall. Vintage drums have always been a niche market, but that market is shrinking day by day, as those of us who truly appreciate them seem to becoming the minority. The vast majority of "younger" drummers, of which there are thousands, just don't get it in regards to "vintage" drums. They'd rather plunk down their money on a shiny new kit. Can you blame them? I also have seen how prices on vintage drums, and parts, have been escalating quite a bit on eBay, Craigslist, etc. All these sellers seem to be aware of the fact that the market is changing and are desperately trying to get as much profit as they can for their vintage gear. Please don't get me wrong. I would never dissuade anyone from catching the "vintage drum bug", but just to be aware of how the market is changing. I love this forum and appreciate the camaraderie with all those that share a passion for the wonderful drum companies of the past. Let's all do our best to keep the light shining for these great drums!

A year ago I totally agree with you. I have had the opportunity to tour north to Minneapolis - Chicago, East to Nashville, and south to Austin - Houston and everywhere in between over the last two years. Every time my Sky Blue's come out of the cases it's like (pick your favorite actress) Eva Green's towel fell off. I hear gasps, shouts and even claps once. And I tour with bands that are my age and maybe a few years on either side of me. I hear the same comments specifically about vintage drums:

"I'd buy one if I could find one"

"I'd love to have one but they always need so much work"

"Where do you find these kits! I cant ever seem to locate them"

"THOSE DRUMS SOUND FREAKING AMAZING, WHY DOESN'T MY $4000 KIT SOUND LIKE THAT"

I guess what I am saying is that I really believe that there is still a market but the passion of restoration has been lost. I know plenty of locals here in Lawrence, KS that play, sell, own, collect vintage kits.

I say all of that not to spite you. I say it to reassure you that we, the 18-30 crowd, still have a respect and love for these kits and I think that there is just a shift going on at the moment. I'll be here through the shift and I'll have a bunch of kits ready to go when the market rebounds, so to speak. And hey if it doesn't, I guess I'll quote my lovely girlfriend. "Baby, if you end up with a hundred vintage kits in immaculate shape, who cares? That's not a bad thing!" I'm luck to be dating a woman who loves drums.